JPH0644246A - Word processor - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide the word processor most adequate for a handicapped person who can hardly hand input operation or a person who is handicapped in conversation ability. CONSTITUTION:An encoding circuit 10 receives an ON/OFF signal from an input switch 1 which has only one key input contact and converts it into corresponding character codes and a sentence preparing circuit 12 converts the character codes into the corresponding sentence, which is vocalized, displayed, or printed out at a time by divisions of words. An input part can be made very small in size and the sentence can easily be inputted, for example, by placing the contact under the foot and only moving up and down the foot, placing the contact under the hand and only moving up and down the whole hand, or putting the contact in the mouth and moving up and down the teeth or pressing the contact with the tip of the tongue. The input sentence is not successively outputted for every enter, but outputted after a certain document is created, so when the document is vocalized, there is no long interval left between words and a communication like a natural conversion can be made, thereby providing superior effect as a communication means for the handicapped.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a word processor suitable for persons with physical disabilities, and more particularly to a word processor which is most suitable for persons with physical disabilities who have difficulty in manually inputting and persons with physical disabilities.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Generally, many word switches are provided as an input means of a general word processor, and each character can be input by pressing a hiragana or alphanumeric key once or a few times. It was composed.

[0003]

However, in such a conventional word processor, even if a normal person can operate the word processor,
For example, it was almost impossible to operate a finger with an impaired movement. In addition, in the past, in addition to finger movement disorders, speech impaired persons were forced to suffer a great handicap in communicating with others.

[0004]

The present invention has been made for the purpose of solving the above-mentioned problems. For example, the above-mentioned problems can be solved and a person with disabilities can easily communicate with others. The purpose is to provide a means by which the case can be achieved. And the following structure is provided as one means to achieve the said objective.

That is, it comprises an input means having only one key input contact as the character input means, and a voice output means for receiving a serial coded input from the input means and converting it into a corresponding voice signal for output. Further, an input means having only one key input contact as the character input means, a translation means for receiving serially encoded input from the input means and sequentially converting it into text, and a signal for specifying textification information by the translation means. And an output unit that outputs all at once in response to an input.

[0006] Then, for example, the output means performs voice synthesis of the text-formed information and outputs the voice. Alternatively, the output means converts the textualized information into characters and displays them visually.

[0007]

In the above structure, since the character input can be performed with only one input contact, the input portion can be made extremely small. For example, if the contact is placed under the foot, the foot is simply moved up and down. Then, if you put it under your hand, you can simply move the whole hand up and down, and if you put the contact in your mouth, you can move the teeth up and down to input characters easily. Of course, it is also possible to perform voice generation or visual display for each input as needed for the person's monitor or the like.

Moreover, the input words are not sequentially output for each input, but are output after being collected as a fixed sentence, so that the output words are not delayed even if they are output as voice. It can be communicated to the other person as if they were talking naturally, and it has an excellent effect as a means of communication for people with disabilities.

[0009]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. <First Embodiment> FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the structure of an embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, 1 is an input switch which is a one-contact key switch, 1a is a switch which is always provided for inputting characters, and 1b is a switch which is provided as necessary as described later.

Reference numeral 2 denotes a transmission circuit provided with a transmission antenna 3 which is connected to an input switch and which converts ON / OFF of the input switch contact into signals of "1" and "0" and wirelessly transmits the signals. The transmitting antenna 3 may be built in the transmitting circuit 2.

In the present embodiment, the transmission circuit 2 also has a simple structure and can be miniaturized. Therefore, the input switch 1, the transmission circuit 2 and the transmission antenna 3 are integrated into a small watertight structure. The input switch can be turned on / off by putting it in the mouth, sandwiching it between the teeth, and moving the teeth up and down so that they mesh with each other, or by pushing with the tip of the tongue.

Therefore, even a handicapped person with disabilities can turn on / off the input switch at the top and bottom of the teeth or at the tip of the tongue as long as the mouth moves. For example, by turning on / off one switch. A desired character can be input by a Morse code or the like that can express various characters. In addition,
In the apparatus of the present embodiment, in addition to the key switch (1a) for character input described above, depending on the user, the key switch shown in FIG.
Several key switches (1b) for specific information indicated by chain lines on the
Can be provided. By providing several key switches (1b) for such specific information, as long as the person can operate a plurality of switches even when used by a healthy person or when operating with a hand, foot or mouth, The speed is improved and smoother communication is possible. In FIG. 1, the key switch (1b) for this specific information is
I show only one, but this switch is not only one,
Of course, the required number of connections can be made.

Further, 4 is a receiving antenna for receiving the radio signal from the transmitting circuit 2, 5 is a receiving circuit for receiving the transmitting information from the transmitting circuit 2 via the receiving antenna 4, and 10 is an input received by the receiving circuit 5. The on / off information of the switch 1 is sequentially checked, converted into a corresponding charactor code, and the voice synthesizer 13 causes the input code monitor earphone 19 to speak.
It is an encoding circuit to be stored in the storage circuit 11, and notifies the translation circuit 12 of that each time one character code is recorded. For example, by setting the output from the encoding circuit 10 to be a code similar to the input character code from a general full keyboard device, general commercial products can be applied as the subsequent components.

Reference numeral 11 stores the character code string from the encoding circuit 10, and also converts the sentence information in the translation circuit 12 described later, the display data in the display unit 16, and the print data in the printing unit 17. It is a memory circuit for storing the like. The memory circuit 11 stores a large amount of character information (document information).
May be provided with an external storage device 20 to be described later, and instead of the external storage device,
The memory circuit 11 itself is not limited to the ICRAM and may be configured by a magnetic cassette tape device or a magnetic disk device.

Further, numeral 12 sequentially examines the character code string stored in the memory circuit 11, and if necessary, the word dictionary 1
5 is a translation circuit that reassembles the input information into a certain sentence by referring to 5, and (or determines that the input information is a demarcation of a certain amount of writing) by the specific information input. In accordance with an instruction from the output selection circuit 18, the documented information is controlled to be output as voice, print, or display.

Reference numeral 13 is a voice synthesizing circuit, and 14 is a speaker for outputting the voice information synthesized by the voice synthesizing circuit 13 as an acoustic signal. The voice synthesizing circuit 13 utters a synthetic sound to the input code monitor earphones 19 for each input code at the time of key input, and further, according to the instruction of the translation circuit 12, the translation circuit 12 converts the sentence into a sentence and stores it in the storage circuit 11. First, the input sentence is divided into phrases, and the divided phrases are synthesized so that a person naturally speaks and is output from the speaker 14. It is possible to output the voice as if the input switch operator speaks naturally. is doing.

Reference numeral 15 is a word dictionary which is also provided in a general word processor and which is necessary for making a Japanese document.
A learning dictionary, a user registration dictionary, a specialized dictionary and the like are also provided here as needed. Reference numeral 16 denotes a display unit, which, like a general word processor, displays the input code and the input sentence stored in the storage circuit 11 after being converted into a sentence by the translation circuit 12. The display screen of the display unit 16 is CR
Also good as T, liquid crystal or plasma display,
Any element such as EL can be used as long as the display can be confirmed.

Reference numeral 17 denotes a printing unit, which is a translation circuit 12
The input sentence that has been converted into a sentence and stored in the storage circuit 11 is printed out. The printing unit 17 can also adopt any system such as a thermal printer, a dot printer, an ink jet printer, and a laser beam printer. Also, this printer may be a Braille printer. When the printing unit is composed of a Braille printer, it can be minimised even to a person with visual and hearing disabilities, and an effective output result can be obtained.

Reference numeral 18 denotes an output selection circuit, which manually or automatically selects or instructs based on the input information whether to output the input document information from the input switch 1 by voice, display it on the display unit, or print it. . Reference numeral 20 denotes an external storage device having a large storage capacity, which can be constituted by an arbitrary large-capacity storage device such as a magnetic disk device, a cassette tape device or an optical disk device.

In the present embodiment, the input section is small and easy to input, and is suitable for persons with physical disabilities. Even if the language is impaired or some of the limbs are impaired. However, you can easily input documents and communicate with everyone.

FIG. 2 shows the operation of this embodiment having the above configuration.
The description below also refers to the flow chart. First, in step S1, the transmitting circuit 2 integrated with the input switch 1 is set to a position to be input. For example, when you try to enter by hand, position it in or under your hand, and when you try to enter by foot, position it under your foot. Position it in your mouth when you try to type. In addition, when there is no input in the mouth, the input switch 1 and the transmission circuit 2
Etc. need not be watertight.

Then, in step S2, the output destination of the input information is manually or automatically selected and designated based on the specific information from the input switch 1 in the output selection circuit 18. For example, whether the input information is output by voice, displayed on a display screen, printed out, or a combination thereof is designated and input. This designation can be designated to output only one of them, or can be designated to output to any two or all of them. For example, voice output may be selected when the other party who is trying to communicate has normal hearing, and print output or display output may be selected when the other party has normal vision.
When the other party has an audiovisual impairment, by using a Braille printer for the printing unit 17 as described above, it becomes possible to communicate with others via Braille.

This completes the input preparation, and in this state it is possible to communicate with other people. Then, in step S3, a desired word is input by turning the key on / off, for example, by a Morse code. In addition,
This input is not limited to Morse code, and any rule can be set as long as it is a code that can identify the character corresponding to the input, and various abbreviations can be set.

This input result is transmitted from the transmitting circuit 2 via the transmitting antenna 3 and received by the receiving circuit 4. Then, the reception result is sent to the encoding circuit 10. In the encoding circuit 10, as shown in step S4, the received signal is analyzed, converted into a corresponding charactor code, and sequentially stored in the storage circuit 1.
Store in 1. At this stage, it is just a string of charactor codes. For example, in the case where only display output is performed, it is possible to convey some intention by only sequentially displaying and outputting the input result. However, for example, when trying to output this as a sound, even if each sound is simply output in the form of a rod, it is not possible to sufficiently convey what the user is trying to say by extension. For this reason, in this embodiment, the translation circuit 12 is provided, and in step S5, the character code string encoded by the encoding circuit 10 is converted into a corresponding Japanese sentence to be converted into a sentence. Then, the textified information is stored in another area of the storage circuit 11 or in a form of rewriting the area previously stored by the encoding circuit 10. In addition, when it is desired to store the textified information for a long period of time or in a large amount, it is separately stored in the external storage device 20.

Then, in the subsequent step S6, this writing is made 1
Determine whether the end of one sentence or the end of one sentence. For example, when there is a code input corresponding to “.” Or “,”, it is determined to be a break. If it is determined that the text is not yet separated, the process returns to step S3, and the next input character encoding process and text conversion process are performed. It should be noted that the writing of the step S5 is performed every time one character is input,
For example, when a code input corresponding to "." These writing techniques can adopt the Japanese input method used in various word processors.

Then, in step S6, even the text division is input, and when it is judged that the text conversion processing is completed, step S6 is entered.
Then, the process proceeds to step 7, and the sentences of one segment are collectively output from the output section selected and instructed by the output selection circuit 18. Then, the process returns to step S3 to prepare for the next input. In this way, one sentence is collectively output in consideration of the case where the speech is synthesized and output. However, even when the display is output or the print is output, for example, the input is performed. Information can be converted into kana-kanji mixed sentences and output,
Very easy to see.

[0027] For example, in the case of inputting "How long have you been for a long time?", If you just output the input document as it is, "hi""sa""shi""bu""ri"
"De""su""ga""i""ka""ga""o""su"
It becomes a simple enumeration of sounds such as “go”, “shi”, “de”, “shi”, “ta”, “ka”. Moreover, it is almost understood that there is a wide space between one sound and one sound. Absent. Moreover,
It cannot give any intonation and gives a very inorganic feeling.

However, according to this embodiment, "after a long time"
It can be judged as a set of four words such as "but,""how" and "how are you", or a set of two words such as "how long have you been" and "how are you?"
It is possible to synthesize these speeches all at once and output them with inflection. This makes it possible to accurately convey the intention to the other party.

In addition, display output and print output can be converted into kana-kanji characters for each word, and this can be output as a kana-mixed sentence if necessary. In this case, in order to increase the certainty of writing as a kana-kanji mixed sentence, prepare a specific code that separates the word breaks or the kanji conversion timing, and make a separate break for each input of the specific code. You may control. By controlling in this way, it is possible to input Japanese with extremely high accuracy. Note that this output is not limited to Japanese, and it goes without saying that it can be output in any language.

As described above, according to this embodiment, since the input can be made by using only one input contact, the input portion can be made extremely small. For example, if the contact is placed under the foot. Simply put your feet up and down, and if you put them under your hand, you just put your entire hand up and down, and if you put the contacts in your mouth, you can move your teeth up and down or push them with your tongue. You can enter the text. Moreover, by not outputting this input for each input one by one, but outputting it after gathering it up as a fixed sentence, the output words will not be delayed even if it is output as a voice, and you can speak naturally. You can tell the other person as if you were. Therefore, even a person with disabilities can reliably input word processing, and
By selecting the output means in a timely manner, it is possible to surely inform the other party, and a particularly excellent effect can be obtained as a communication means for persons with disabilities.

<Second Embodiment> The above description mainly considers a case of being small in size, inconspicuous in use, and having little limitation in carrying because input can be made even in the mouth. However, since the input section is independent, there are restrictions such that the operating power source must be a storage battery or a dry battery. Therefore, when there is not so much restriction on the place of use, or when a connection cord may be provided between the input switch 1 and the main body device, the input switch 1 and the encoding circuit 10 are directly connected. However, the transmission / reception circuits 2 to 5 may be omitted.

With this structure, the structure is simplified and the result of contact input is surely transmitted to the encoding circuit 10. In the second embodiment, the input switch 1 is directly connected to the encoding circuit 10 and the encoding circuit 10
The ON / OFF of the input switch 1 may be detected and converted into the corresponding charactor code. Since the other configuration and operation control in this case are the same as those in the above-described first embodiment,
Detailed description is omitted.

In the above description, as the output means,
Although an example in which three kinds of output of voice output, display output, and print output are possible has been described, the present invention is not limited to the above examples. For example, even in a configuration including only voice synthesis output, only display output is provided. May be possible, or only a print output may be possible, and further, only a recording output to the external storage device 20 may be possible.

<Third Embodiment> The above description has been given of the example in which only the input switch 1 and the transmitting circuit 2 are constituted as a small portable type different from the main body side device. However, the present invention is not limited to the above example, and the storage circuit that stores the input circuit 1 and the encoding circuit 10 and the fixed amount of input information so that a fixed amount of input information can be held. May be integrated into a small size.

A third embodiment according to the present invention in which a coding circuit 10 and a memory circuit for storing a fixed amount of input information are compactly integrated together with the input switch 1 so that a fixed amount of input information can be held. This will be described below with reference to FIGS. 3 to 5. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the third embodiment according to the present invention, and FIGS. 4 and 5 are flow charts showing the operation of the third embodiment.

In FIG. 3, FIG. 1 of the above-mentioned first embodiment is shown.
The same numbers are given to the same configurations as the configurations shown in, and the detailed description is omitted. In the figure, 21 is an external input interface that controls the interface with a portable input unit 30 provided on the main body, 30 is a portable input unit for inputting characters, 40 is integrated with the portable input unit 30 as necessary, Alternatively, it is a monitor unit that can be connected via a connection cable, and has an input code that can be confirmed by ear or visually.

In the portable input unit 30, 1, 10
Is an input switch 1 and an encoding circuit 10 having the same configuration as in the second embodiment. In the third embodiment, the storage circuit 32 capable of storing a certain amount of encoded information is further connected to the encoding circuit 10 so that the input character information from the input switch 1 can be encoded and stored. Is. Reference numeral 31 is an external output interface for sending the storage information of the storage circuit 32 to the storage circuit 11, translation circuit 12, etc., and 33 is a monitor interface for sending the encoded information to the monitor unit 40.

In the apparatus of this embodiment, in addition to the key switch 1 for character input described above, depending on the user, several key switches (1b) for specific information shown by chain lines in FIG. 1 may be used. Can be provided. By providing several such key switches (1b) for specific information,
Even if a healthy person uses it, or if he / she operates it with his / her hands, feet, or mouth, the person who can operate a plurality of switches can improve the work speed and achieve smoother communication. Needless to say, this switch is not limited to one, and a required number of switches can be connected.

In the portable input unit 30 having the above configuration, when a part of each of the above configurations is to be achieved by software, the CPU 35 shown by a chain line is used.
And a ROM 36. Alternatively, the interface, the encoding circuit 10, and the storage circuit 32 may be integrated into a one-chip LSI. With such a configuration, it is possible to further reduce the size.

In the monitor unit 40, reference numeral 41 is a voice synthesizing unit, which converts the coded information from the coding circuit 10 into a corresponding voice signal and outputs it to the speaker 42 or the earphone 43.
Output more sound. For example, if you typed "how long have you been for a long time?", Input character information is encoded as it is, in order of input, for each single note.
"Hi""sa""shi""bu""ri""de""su""ga"
"I""ka""ga""o""su""go""shi""de"
The voice output is "shi", "ta", "ka". In this case, it is not necessary to transmit the input sentence to another person as described above, and it is sufficient to confirm whether or not the user's own input is correct.

Further, reference numeral 44 denotes a display section, and similarly to the above, the coded information is sequentially displayed for each character in order to deal with the case where it is desired to visually check the input state. Reference numeral 45 is a connection interface for connecting to the portable input unit 30. The portable input unit 30 and the monitor unit 40 can also be configured integrally, and in this case, the encoding circuit 10 and the speech synthesizer 41 can be directly connected. When the CPU 35 and the ROM 36 described above are included in the configuration, the speech synthesis unit 41 is included.
It can be made into a chip and can be made smaller.

The operation of the third embodiment having the above construction will be described below with reference to the flow charts of FIGS. 4 and 5. FIG. 4 is a character input operation flow chart of the third embodiment, and FIG. 5 is a text formation processing and text formation information output processing flow chart. In the third embodiment, when a sentence or the like is to be input and processed by the device, it is not necessary to carry the entire word processor as a unit, and it is sufficient to carry only a very small portable input unit 30. Then, when inputting a sentence, the operation shown in FIG. 4 may be performed.

That is, first, in step S11, the portable input unit 30 is set to the position where the user wants to input. For example, when you try to enter by hand, position it in or under your hand, and when you try to enter by foot, position it under your foot. Position it in your mouth when you try to type. With this, the input preparation is completed, and in the following step S12, a desired character is input by turning the key 1 on and off, for example, by a Morse code. The input result is sent to the encoding circuit 10. The encoding circuit 10 analyzes the received signal and converts it into a corresponding charactor code, as shown in step S13. Then, in step S14, the encoded information is stored in the storage circuit 32.
And to the monitor unit 40 as needed, and sequentially stored in the memory circuit 32.

In this case, if the monitor unit 40 is connected or integrated, and if there is an input error and it is desired to correct it, another control switch is used as in the first embodiment. If it is equipped with such a switch, if such a switch is not provided, and if input correction is supported by a specific code input, the previous input result can be corrected by the code input. It is also possible to configure.

Then, in step S15, it is checked whether or not the desired input is completed, and if there is still an input, step S15 is executed.
Return to 12. On the other hand, when the input is completed, this process is completed. The process of translating the coded information stored in the storage circuit 32 as described above into a sentence and outputting the sentence will be described below with reference to FIG.

In this case, first, in step S21, the external output interface 31 of the portable input unit 30 in which the encoded information is stored in the storage circuit 32 is connected to the external input interface 21 on the main body side, and the translation circuit is connected. 12 sets the coded information to be readable from the memory circuit 32.
Then, in step S22, similarly to step S2, the output destination of the input information is manually selected or designated based on the specific information from the input switch 1 in the output selection circuit 18.
For example, whether the input information is output by voice, displayed on a display screen, printed out, or a combination thereof is designated and input.

The above steps S21 and S22
Either process may be executed first, and step S2
It is also possible to execute step 2 first and then execute step S21. Then, in step S23, the charactor code string encoded by the encoding circuit 10 and stored in the storage circuit 32 is sequentially read in the order of input. Then, in step S24, it is checked whether or not the output of the input information is completed because there is no encoded information to be read. If all the encoded information is read out and converted into text, the process ends.

On the other hand, if the encoded information can be read and the information to be converted into a text is stored, the process proceeds to step S25,
The read encoded information string is converted into a corresponding Japanese sentence to be a sentence. Then, the converted information is stored in the storage circuit 11. In addition, when it is desired to store the textified information for a long period of time or in a large amount, it is separately stored in the external storage device 20.

Then, in step S26, step S6 is executed.
In the same manner as the above, it is determined whether the writing has been performed to the end of one sentence or to one break. For example, when there is a code input corresponding to "." Or "," or when a specific key is input, it is determined to be a break. If it is determined that the text is not yet separated, the process returns to step S23, and the next input character encoding process and text conversion process are performed.

When it is judged in step S26 that the text divisions have been input and the text conversion processing has also been completed, the flow advances to step S27 to output the text of one division to the output selection circuit 18
The data is collectively output from the output unit selected and instructed in. Then, the process returns to step S23, and the writing process of the next input information is performed. As described above, according to the third embodiment, the input unit can be made compact and portable together with the encoding circuit and the storage circuit, so that it is possible to keep a record of the minutes during the conference without touching the eyes. It is also possible to input, and even if there is no room in the space such as in a train, a bus, or a car, it is possible to input a word processor very easily, and it is possible to obtain an operation effect that an input location is not selected. Therefore, not only a disabled person but also a healthy person can be provided with an excellent use effect.

<Fourth Embodiment> In the above description of the third embodiment, the case where the main body is provided together with the portable input unit 30 and the monitor unit 40 has been described.
However, it is not always necessary to provide these three configurations, and the monitor unit 40 may be omitted or the main body may be omitted. A fourth embodiment according to the present invention in which the main body is omitted will be described below.

For example, it is particularly effective when the device of the fourth embodiment is used as a substitute for a memo, and the input can be made almost unnoticeable even at a meeting or the like. Further, it is needless to say that the present invention can be applied to the case where it is sufficient to notify the character input result of the disabled person. Since the fourth embodiment does not include the main body, the external output interface 31 in the portable input unit 30 shown in FIG. 3 may be omitted. If a certain storage capacity is required, a small cassette device or the like may be provided as an external storage device separately.

Even in the above-described configuration of only the mobile unit 30 and the monitor unit 40, it is possible to input the minutes without attending a meeting when it is desired to collect the minutes during the meeting. Even if there is no space in the interior of an automobile or the like, it is possible to input a word processor very easily, and it is possible to obtain the effect of selecting the input location. Therefore, not only a disabled person but also a healthy person can be provided with an excellent use effect.

Also in the apparatus of the fourth embodiment, in addition to the key switch 1 for character input described above, depending on the user, several key switches (1b) for specific information shown by chain lines in FIG. 1 may be used. ) Can be provided. By providing several key switches (1b) for such specific information, as long as the person can operate a plurality of switches even when used by a healthy person or when operating with a hand, foot or mouth, The speed is improved and smoother communication is possible. Needless to say, this switch is not limited to one, and a required number of switches can be connected.

As described above, according to each of the above-described embodiments, since the input can be made with only one input contact, the input portion can be made extremely small, and for example, the contact can be placed under the foot. If you put it under your hand, you just raise and lower your feet, if you put it under your hand, you just raise and lower your whole hand. You can enter the text.

Moreover, the input words are not sequentially output for each input but are output after being collected as a fixed sentence, so that the output words are not delayed even if they are output as a voice. You can tell the other person as if you were talking naturally. Therefore, even if a person with a disability can input the word processor with certainty, and by appropriately selecting the output means, it can be surely transmitted to the other person, which is particularly excellent as a means of communication for the physically handicapped person. Produce an effect.

Further, since the input section can be made compact and portable together with the encoding circuit and the storage circuit, it is possible to input without touching the eyes, and for example, in a train, a bus or an automobile. The word processor can be input extremely easily, and the effect of not selecting the input location can be obtained. Therefore, not only a disabled person but also a healthy person can be provided with an excellent use effect.

[0058]

As described above, according to the present invention, since the input can be made by using only one input contact, the input portion can be made extremely small, and for example, the contact can be placed under the foot. You can easily enter sentences by simply moving your feet up and down, by placing your hands under your hand, and by simply moving your entire hand up and down, and by putting your contacts in your mouth and moving your teeth up and down.

Moreover, the input words are not sequentially output for each input but are output after being collected as a fixed sentence, so that the output words are not delayed even if they are output as voices. You can tell the other person as if you were talking naturally. Therefore, even if a person with a disability can input the word processor with certainty, and by appropriately selecting the output means, it can be surely transmitted to the other person, which is particularly excellent as a means of communication for the physically handicapped person. Produce an effect.

Further, since the input unit can be downsized together with the encoding circuit and the storage circuit, it is possible to input without touching the eyes, and extremely in a train, a bus or an automobile, for example. The word processor can be easily input, and the effect of not selecting the input location can be obtained. Therefore, not only a disabled person but also a healthy person can be provided with an excellent use effect.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an embodiment according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an operation flow chart of the present embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a third embodiment according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a character input operation flow chart of a third embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a text forming process and a text forming information output process according to a third embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 input switch 2 transmission circuit 3 transmission antenna 4 reception antenna 5 reception circuit 10 encoding circuit 11,32 storage circuit 12 translation circuit 13,41 voice synthesis circuit 14,42 speaker 15 word dictionary 16,44 display unit 17 printing unit 18 output Selection circuit 19,43 Earphone 20 External storage device 21 External input interface 31 External output interface 33 Monitor interface 35 CPU 36 ROM 45 Connection interface

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Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A character input means comprising: an input means having only one key input contact; and a voice output means for receiving a serial encoded input from the input means and converting it into a corresponding voice signal to output. Characteristic word processor. 2. An input means having only one key input contact as a character input means, a translation means for receiving serially encoded input from the input means and sequentially converting it into text, and specifying textification information in the translation means. A word processor comprising: an output unit that outputs information at once in response to input of information. 3. The word processor according to claim 2, wherein the output means is a means for synthesizing the text-formed information into voice and outputting the voice. 4. The word processor according to claim 2, wherein the output means converts the textualization information into characters and displays them visually.